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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.42, 970.68 and 613.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.42, 970.68 and 613.54 is: 921.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.42 : 970.68 = 613.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.42/970.68 = 613.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.42x = 970.68 × 613.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.42x = 595,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,551.01/646.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.31

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